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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,751.24, 17,641.86 and 10,095.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,751.24, 17,641.86 and 10,095.96 is: 15,156.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,751.24 : 17,641.86 = 10,095.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,751.24/17,641.86 = 10,095.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,751.24x = 17,641.86 × 10,095.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,751.24x = 178,111,512.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,111,512.89/11,751.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,156.83

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